I asked a few weeks ago Ak vs. Hawks but came to realize Hawks don't make pads for the E55.

My car guy is pushing OEMs.

I like the OEM performance...it's the brake dust I can't stand.

I've heard pretty good feeback on the Akeebono's. Other than the possible noise, is there a downside vs. OEMs?

How do the Porterfields compare to the Ak performance and price?

Opinons?

I would go with the Porterfields, not that I have any experience with them but LadyAMG says that they are good and she's a cutie so they get my vote

I ran the Porterfields and had unbearable squeaking. Might have been the pad/rotor combo I had. Anyway, switched to Akebonos and haven't had any dust or noise!

Just installed the Akebono for my front and rear.

Andy

My pads and rotors are ok on the rear. Is it recommended to do both front and rear at same time or is it ok to do them separately at different times.

Akebobo's on both my cars with no issues and 0 dust!

Akebono's on my car with no problems. I changed all the rotor's at the same time. DON'T forget use plenty of the lube (anti squeak).
A big plus is the dust is almost completely gone.

I'd go with OEM rotors and Akebono pads. I don't see any reason to stick with OEM pads, especially with the brake dust considered. I've heard good things about Porterfields, but the price difference between them and the Akebonos wasn't justified, in my opinion.

Any opinions on best place to purchase OEM rotors, sensors, and Akeebono pads?

What would be reasonable labor to pay? I'm not a DIY guy.

parts.com for rotors/sensors and rock auto for the akebono pads..

From rock auto:
AKEBONO Part # EUR983 Euro Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad
Front


Is that the right part and good price?
$146.79Add to Cart

tirerack.
Rotors sensors etc.
www.autohausaz.com
far less than parts.com

Anybody use this site? www.partstrain.com
Pretty good prices on the Akeebono's

http://www.partstrain.com/basket.php...0Page&prodSlot=

$122.95
~$135 with shipping